Technician II

First Student, Inc.; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to join our fleet maintenance team. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs on buses and fleet vehicles to keep them safe and reliable.

The role involves working under moderate supervision and tackling both routine and complex maintenance tasks while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in automotive or diesel maintenance preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and maintenance equipment.
• CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Participation in ASE certification program, with 3 ASE certifications within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on buses and fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and related components.
• Identify mechanical defects and determine corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and repair documentation.
• Follow safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Diagnosis of mechanical systems

Education

CDL with passenger endorsement

ASE certifications (3 within 12 months)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician II

$28.48/hr

About the Position

First Student is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to join our maintenance team.

In this role, you'll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and complete repairs on our fleet of vehicles to keep them operating safely and reliably.

The Maintenance Technician II works under moderate supervision and performs both routine and more complex maintenance and repair tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on buses and other fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and related components.
• Identify mechanical defects and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and repair documentation.
• Follow company safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive or diesel maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and maintenance equipment.
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Participation in the ASE certification program, with 3 ASE certifications required within 12 months.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a maintenance shop environment with exposure to noise, equipment, and changing temperatures.
• Ability to safely operate required tools and equipment.

Safety & Compliance

This position is designated safety-sensitive and may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Employment conditions and applicable work rules are governed by First Student policies and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.